Senior Accountant - Statutory Accounting COE

Elanco; North Pole (AK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office located in center of Warsaw

Flexible working hours

Private medical care

Life insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Elanco is hiring a Senior Accountant – Statutory Accounting COE in Warsaw, Poland. The role focuses on preparing statutory financial statements, identifying adjustments, and supporting external audits using IFRS or Local GAAP. Strong English and SAP/Excel skills are required.

The position emphasizes analytical thinking, workload prioritization in a fast-paced environment, and ownership of responsibilities within the statutory reporting function.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent.
• Professional certification (CPA/CIMA/ACCA or equivalent) is preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting or audit experience.
• Experience with IFRS or Local GAAP (EMEA/LATAM).
• Experience in Statutory Financial Statements preparation.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate statutory financial statements for assigned company codes.
• Identify required statutory adjustments and support external audits.
• Apply IFRS or Local GAAP knowledge according to country responsibility.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Prioritization

Accountability

Education

Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA / CIMA / ACCA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Job Description

Your Role: Senior Accountant – Statutory Accounting COE

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing accurate and consistent statutory financial statements for assigned company codes. Within this role, you will contribute to identifying required statutory adjustments and participate in the external audit process. This position requires in-depth accounting expertise based on IFRS or Local GAAP regulations, depending on the country under responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Expertise and Business Partnership
• Project Phase

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Degree in Finance or Accounting
• CPA, CIMA, ACCA, Chartered Accountant or equivalent (or in progress)
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting or audit
• Expertise in IFRS or/and Local GAAPs (EMEA/LATAM countries)
• Experience in Statutory Financial Statements preparation
• Fluency in English language, additional language is an advantage
• Experience with SAP, proficiency in Excel
• Ability to handle complexity and utilize analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently prioritize tasks & effectively manage workload in fast-changing environment while demonstrating full ownership & accountability
• Superb problem solving and communication skills

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with One Source tool module for statutory reporting
• US GAAP knowledge is an advantage

Additional Information:

Travel: [insert on an annual percentage basis]

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be the right fit for this role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks

• Career at one of the leading global animal healthcare companies
• Office located in the center of Warsaw (Rondo Daszynskiego)
• Extra days off
• Flexible working hours
• Sports cards (Multisport), private medical care, life insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Open and inclusive environment which is supportive and welcoming of all diversity strands
• Animal-Friendly office
• Theatre tickets discounts
• Language learning platform.

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status